Barça: referees confirm that Gerard Martin should have been sent off

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Barça: referees confirm that Gerard Martin should have been sent off

Last weekend, Atlético de Madrid were furious with the refereeing during the defeat against FC Barceloen (1-2). And one action in particular caused the Colchoneros to panic: the expulsion of Gerard Martin following a muscular intervention on Thiago Almada… An exclusion finally canceled and transformed into a simple yellow card after review by the VAR.

And the Technical Committee of Spanish Referees (CTA) has just confirmed in its weekly video Revision time that it was an error. The Barcelona player should have been sent off. Atlético de Madrid was therefore right to complain…

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.